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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.10, 1,040.37 and 596.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.10, 1,040.37 and 596.77 is: 824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.10 : 1,040.37 = 596.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.10/1,040.37 = 596.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.10x = 1,040.37 × 596.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.10x = 620,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,861.60/753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.41

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